HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast
1) 192 - Opioids Optional: Journavx, the New Acute Pain Management Alternative
In this episode, we discuss the evidence, safety, and place in therapy of Journavx® (suzetrigine), a newly approved analgesic with a unique non-opioid mechanism of action and additional considerations...Show More
2) 191 - The Ultimate Guide to ARBs: An In-depth Drug Class Review
In this episode, we review the pharmacology, indications, adverse effects, monitoring, and unique drug characteristics of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Key Concepts ARBs are equally efficaci...Show More
3) 190 - Can’t Stop, Won’t Drop … The BP That Just Won’t Quit: Diagnosis and Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of resistant hypertension, including a newer endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) called aprocitentan (Tryvio®). Key Concepts The diagnosis of ...Show More
4) 189 - Mice, Macrophages, and Metabolism: Browning Keeps Obesity at Bay
In this episode, we discuss the very early stages of drug targets and drug development with Dr. Mohd Shahid, PhD. Dr. Shahid’s research involves the IER3 gene, which is an important modulator of the b...Show More
5) 188 - The Clot Thickens: Key Updates from the 2025 Acute Coronary Syndromes Guidelines
In this episode, we review the new 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) guidelines, with a particular focus on guideline recommendations for analgesics, P2Y12 inhibitors, parenteral anticoagulat...Show More
6) 187 - Infectious Ambitions: A Pharmacist's Career Pivot from Clinical to Industry
In this episode, we interview Morgan Anderson, PharmD, BCIDP, a graduate of the RFUMS College of Pharmacy, about her career path from a pharmacy resident, emergency medicine specialist, infectious dis...Show More
7) 186 - Breaking the Bank or Breaking the Scale: Controversies Surrounding Compounded GLP-1s RAs for Weight Loss
In this episode, we discuss the efficacy and safety of semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss with a particular focus on the legal, regulatory, and safety aspects of these “compounded” GLP-1 rece...Show More
8) 185 - They Are Late, but Don’t Stress: The New 2024 Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Guidelines
In this episode, we review the recommendations from the 2024 SCCM/ASHP stress ulcer prophylaxis guidelines and highlight three of the more recent landmark critical care trials investigating the role o...Show More
9) 184 - Drop it Like it’s Hot! Deprescribing Pharmacotherapy When Appropriate
In this episode, we discuss the approach to deprescribing for several drugs such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antipsychotics, and antihyperglycemics. Key ...Show More
184 - Drop it Like it’s Hot! Deprescribing Pharmacotherapy When Appropriate
38:50 | Aug 9th, 2024
10) 183 - The Ultimate Guide to Loop Diuretics: An In-Depth Drug Class Review
In this episode, we review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, monitoring, medicinal chemistry, and more of loop diuretics. Key Concepts Loop diuretics (furosemide, torsemide, bumeta...Show More